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NHS-aligned nutrition guides, practical meal ideas and expert tools for every stage of childhood. Independent advice by Dr. Sarah Mitchell.

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BMI calculators, meal planners and portion guides for confident parenting decisions.

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Latest Articles

Physical Activity

Screen Time and Children's Health: How Much Is Too Much?

As a paediatric nutritionist who has worked with families across Bristol and the wider NHS for over fifteen years, I can tell you that screen...

Meals Recipes

Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Children Who Are Fussy Eaters

As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent over 15 years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, I can tell you that breakfast...

Healthy Eating

How Many Calories Does a Child Need? A Guide by Age

Why Calorie Needs Matter for Children As a paediatric nutritionist, one of the most common questions I hear from parents is: how many calories does...

Health Conditions

Food Allergies in Children: Symptoms, Testing and Management in the UK

Few things cause parents more anxiety than discovering their child has a food allergy. I have worked with hundreds of families across the NHS and...

Fussy Eating

Talking to Your Child About Weight Without Causing Harm

In my years working with families across Bristol and the wider NHS, few topics cause parents as much anxiety as talking to their child about...

Childhood Obesity

How Poverty and Deprivation Affect Children's Weight in the UK

Understanding the Link Between Poverty and Childhood Weight In my fifteen years working as a paediatric nutritionist in Bristol, I have seen first-hand how deeply...